Kitchen backsplash cost in Mississippi
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (30 sq ft)
- $250 – $1,300
- Per sq ft
- $8.35 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $900
- Metros covered
- 3
Mississippi prices for kitchen backsplash: $250 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft, or $8.35 to $43 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 14% below the national one. Local wages for tile and stone setters are $18.81 an hour.
Inside Mississippi, the metros we cover range from $770 (Hattiesburg) to $770 (Gulfport) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 30 sq ft in Mississippi (statewide), standard level
$560 to $980
About $19 to $32.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $360 | $650 |
| Labor | $200 | $330 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $560 | $980 |
Cost breakdown for 30 sq ft in Mississippi
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $870 | 65% |
| Labor | $110 | $270 | $430 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $250 | $770 | $1,300 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Mississippi
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Mississippi wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$250 to $670
Basic ceramic subway tile
Standard
$560 to $980
Mid-grade tile in a pattern
Premium
$880 to $1,300
Slab or natural stone
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (25 sq ft) | $210 – $560 | $470 – $820 | $730 – $1,100 |
| average kitchen (30 sq ft) | $250 – $670 | $560 – $980 | $880 – $1,300 |
| full-height (50 sq ft) | $420 – $1,100 | $940 – $1,650 | $1,450 – $2,150 |
Wages behind the Mississippi number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.71 for Mississippi.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 90%) the local median is $18.81 an hour, which is 30% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $24.12 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the state, 0.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.39 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.47 and $25.23 an hour. BLS counts 2,950 of them working in the state, 25.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for tile and stone setters ($24.12 an hour) would add about $65 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($17.97) would take off about $10. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,163,030 jobs across Mississippi (May 2025), which is 0.7% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 90% | $17.97 | $18.81 | $24.12 | $26.77 | 0.70 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.47 | $23.39 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.80 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.71 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Mississippi
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Mississippi wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and shower pan lowest (−15%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,900 | −14% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,400 | −15% |
Kitchen backsplash: what moves the price in Mississippi
Material
A tile backsplash is $10-$50 per sq ft installed. A stone slab backsplash is $35-$200 and granite slabs are $50-$200.
Labor and minimums
Tile labor is $8-$20 per sq ft and many installers charge minimums for small areas.
Old backsplash removal
Removing the old one adds $2-$5 per sq ft.
Part of a remodel
A backsplash often gets bundled into a kitchen remodel and priced with it.
Which Mississippi city is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $770, and the top-to-bottom gap is 0%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (30 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Jackson, MS | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $250 – $1,300 | $770 | level |
Mississippi versus the states around it
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen backsplash, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,100 and the cheapest Arkansas at $760, both for 30 sq ft at the midpoint. Mississippi sits at $770. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
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Kitchen backsplash in Mississippi: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a backsplash in Mississippi?
$250 to $1,300 for 30 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Mississippi can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Mississippi is cheapest for kitchen backsplash?
Hattiesburg at about $770 (midpoint, 30 sq ft). The priciest is Gulfport at $770.
+Is kitchen backsplash cheaper in Mississippi than the US average?
It is 14% cheaper: $770 against $900 for 30 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Mississippi?
About 35% ($270). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.71x the national wage level.
+What do tile and stone setters earn in Mississippi?
The BLS statewide median is $18.81 an hour, against $26.77 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $24.12.
+Where does Mississippi rank for kitchen backsplash costs?
50th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $770 for 30 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen backsplash work cost in Mississippi?
For 30 sq ft, basic work runs $250 to $670 and premium work $880 to $1,300. Basic means: basic ceramic subway tile. Premium means: slab or natural stone.
Kitchen backsplash by city in Mississippi
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: 2026 Backsplash Installation Cost (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $5-$20 per sq ft labor figure, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.